CELEBRATES CAR CULTURE IN SOUTH FLORIDA NOVEMBER 13-15: ‘AN AFFAIR ON, IN, AND WITH THE MOTOR CAR,’ WITH SPECIAL GUEST, FAMED AUTO DESIGNER CHRIS BANGLE Weekend Festivities Also Honor Museum Founder on His 70TH Birthday MIAMI BEACH, FL —The Wolfsonian–FIorida International University will celebrate its sixth annual A Very Wolfsonian [...]
FIYou: Maureen C. Kenny, Ph.D.
Name: Maureen C. Kenny, Ph.D. Hometown: Bronx, N.Y Job Title/Department: Professor of Counselor Education, College of Education Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus In a nutshell: I am the director of the master’s degree program in Counselor Education as well as teacher in this program. I also direct a program entitled [...]
FIYou profile: Theresa Wright

Name: Theresa “Tee” Wright Hometown: Miami, Fla via Anchorage, AK Job Title/Department: Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources Campus: UP In a nutshell: My job consists of meeting with new hires, assisting with their benefits selections and problem solving. Number of years at FIU: 9 years What do you enjoy most about [...]
FIYou profile: Dr. Paul Kowert

Name: Paul Kowert Hometown: Midland, Texas. Job Title/Department: Associate Professor, Department of International Relation Campus: University Park In a nutshell: For the past several years, I served as graduate director for the International Relations program and also for the Institute of Asian Studies. Currently, I’m a Fulbright Visiting Professor at [...]
FIYou profile: Casandra L. Roache

Name: Casandra L. Roache Hometown: Queens, NY Job Title/Department: Senior Health Educator/ Wellness Center Campus: UP In a nutshell: I consult students on how to live a healthy life, focusing on nutrition, sexual health and overall wellness. I also invent fun programs to address real life issues students’ deal with. [...]
FIYou profile: Mercedes Garces

Name: Mercedes Garces Hometown: Ecuador Job Title/Department: Custodial worker in Primera Casa Campus: University Park In a nutshell: My job is to help keep our university clean. Number of years at FIU: I have been working at University Park campus for six years – the last two of those years as [...]
FIYou profile: Jose Gabilondo

Name: José Gabilondo Hometown: Miami/Boston/Santiago de Cuba Job Title/Department: Associate Professor, College of Law Campus: University Park In a nutshell: I teach upper-level electives about financial law and taxation and the first-year contracts course. I also research debt markets and, separately, gender. Number of years at FIU: Five What do [...]
FIU profile: Nicolae Harsanyi

Name: Nicolae Harsanyi Hometown: Miami Beach Job Title/Department: Rare Book Cataloguer for The Wolfsonian-FIU Campus: The Wolfsonian-FIU In a nutshell: Updating existing records and creating new ones according to Library of Congress guidelines, contributing to collection development. Number of years at FIU: Four What do you enjoy most about your job? That I [...]
FIYou profile: Diann Newman

Name: Diann Newman Hometown: Beachwood, Ohio Job Title/Department: Academic Advisor, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Campus: Biscayne Bay Campus In a nutshell: I cut red tape for our undergraduate and graduate students and explain our requirements, policies and procedures. Since I represent the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, [...]



